Girona vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | LaLiga, December 7, 2024

Girona vs Real Madrid Preview

• Competition: La Liga.
• Date: Saturday, December 7.
• Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Estadi Montilivi.

Girona vs Real Madrid will be played in the late kick-off slot in La Liga on December 7 as the eighth-placed side will host the team in second place in an exciting match.

The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a mixed run of form as they have lacked consistency. With two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five matches across competitions, Girona are in search of stability that will allow them to replicate their stellar form from the last two seasons. Currently winless in their last three, they will need to regroup. They crashed out of the Copa del Rey following a 4-3 defeat on penalties to lower division side Logrones in their last match.

Los Blancos, on the other hand, will also enter the next match on the back of a mixed run of form. They have secured three wins in their last five matches across competitions, but have also fallen to two defeats at the same time. With two defeats in their last three games, Real Madrid will look to go on a winning run to close the gap to leaders Barcelona. They suffered a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club in their last match and will look to win the next one.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Girona Team News

Manager Michel fielded a strong lineup in the team’s last La Liga match as they 2-2 away at Villarreal. The club faced no new injuries or suspensions in that match but will be without three key players for the next couple of weeks. Justin Garcia, Yangel Herrera and Gabriel Misehouy are all out injured and will miss the next match for sure.

Real Madrid Team News

Manager Carlo Ancelotti fielded a strong lineup in his team’s 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club last time out. Luckily for Los Blancos, no new injuries or suspensions were picked up in that game as they fell to a defeat. However, the club will be without key players Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Vinicius Junior, David Alaba, and Daniel Carvajal for the foreseeable future.

Predicted Lineups

Girona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Paulo Gazzaniga.

Defenders: Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Ladislav Krejci, Miguel Gutierrez.

Midfielders: Ivan Martin, Donny van de Beek, Oriol Romeu.

Forwards: Bryan Gil, Arnaut Danjuma, Bojan Miovski.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.

Defenders: Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia.

Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham.

Forwards: Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe.

Girona vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met fairly regularly in the last few seasons and have produced exciting matches. The recent head-to-head record between the two clubs is perfectly balanced. Real Madrid have won two of the last five meetings, Girona have won two, and there has been one draw.

Key Players to Watch

Bryan Gil (Girona)

Gil has been one of the leading goal contributors in the Girona squad this season. Alongside Cristhian Stuani, the midfielder has provided five goal contributions so far and remains a key player on the squad. His creativity and ability to pick a pass out on the right flank will be crucial for his team.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Considering Vinicius Junior is out and Kylian Mbappe is in a poor stretch of form, Bellingham will have added responsibility in terms of goal-scoring. With seven goal contributions already to his name in La Liga this season, the Englishman will be tasked with carrying the load for another few games.

Girona vs Real Madrid Prediction

Given the recent head-to-head record between these two sides is perfectly balanced, combined with the fact their form guides are nearly identical, this one could go either way. Girona has a home advantage, while Real Madrid have a superior squad. It could end in a draw.

Prediction: Girona 2-2 Real Madrid

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